Program Overview
This course focuses on the complex care needs of vulnerable adult groups, including older adults, frail individuals, and young people. It combines acute medicine with multidisciplinary hospital team collaboration, emphasizing pathophysiology, decision-making skills, and employer-valued qualities. Through problem-based learning, students develop enquiry skills and make evidence-based decisions in challenging clinical situations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course is designed for practitioners working with vulnerable adult groups, including older people, frail people, teenagers, and young adults. It focuses on deepening understanding of the interface between acute medicine and complex care, particularly in environments like specialist multidisciplinary hospital teams, admission avoidance, falls prevention, end-of-life care, and the specific needs of younger patients. The program aims to develop understanding of the acutely unwell patient, especially those who present with diverse and undifferentiated medical conditions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the pathophysiology of the acutely ill patient and developing the skills, values, and behaviors popular with employers.
Assessment:
The assessment methods include:
- Written exams
- Observed structured clinical examinations (OSCEs)
Teaching:
The course utilizes the principles of problem-based learning to support the development of enquiry skills. It focuses on common presentations as well as rarer acute critical presentations. Teaching methods include:
- Keynote lectures
- Case history discussions
- Group discussions of abnormal findings
Careers:
This course offers academic progression in the specialist field of acute medicine in vulnerable adult groups.
Other:
The University of Bolton has been offering high-quality courses designed to meet the health and social care sector’s needs for over 30 years. The courses are developed to reflect the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and are updated regularly in accordance with the changing healthcare landscape. The course curriculum is reviewed regularly to incorporate contemporary theories and advancements.
